Bank of England meeting —

At its 17 September 2026 meeting, the Bank of England held its policy rate at 3.75%. The decision passed 6-3.

Decision

hold — 3.75% to 3.75%

Vote: 6-3

Key passages

At its meeting ending on 16 September 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 6–3 to maintain Bank Rate at 3.75%.

Bank Rate held at 3.75% by a 6–3 majority, with no immediate policy change.

Three members voted to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4%.

Three dissenting votes for an immediate hike signal a hawkish minority on the Committee.

Meeting documents

Background reading

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